Following the massive success of their play Angels with Manky Faces, Manchester's MaD Theatre Company come to The Met with their new show. Thai Brides and Teacakes is a satirical commentary on the changing ethnic composition of modern Britain and is the latest example of this award-winning theatre company's unique brand of 'off the wall' story telling.« back to top» « close panel »

Panic Room is a new band featuring ex-members of Karnataka, Mostly Autumn and Fish's band. While the music has progressive elements it will also appeal to a much broader audience with its melodic and powerful songwriting. Rock, folk and world music influences combine in a vibrant mix to produce a unique and very individual sound.« back to top» « close panel »

Having cut her teeth as lead singer with Irish American all-female outfit Cherish The Ladies, Heidi Talbot is right at home in the twin worlds of Irish traditional and roots music.« back to top» « close panel »

Progressive rock legends IQ return to The Met. One of the leaders of the new wave of progressive rock of the early 80s still producing some of the best neo-prog around, as was shown with their award-winning 1998 release 'Subterranea'.« back to top» « close panel »

A good tune, no pretensions, latent energy, evocative musicianship and just a little bit of thought behind all of it. Beautiful instrumentation and lulling vocals ensure that this is an artist worth savouring. Death and illness have coloured his experiences in recent years, but Goss has allowed them to filter richly into his songwriting without ever resorting to maudlin self-pity.« back to top» « close panel »

Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass and foot percussion with strong vocal harmonies, French-Canadian band Genticorum offer a blend of traditional songs and tunes as well as original compositions. The energetic and original traditional power-trio also incorporates the dynamism of today's North American and European folk cultures in their music.« back to top» « close panel »

Best known as frontman of the internationally acclaimed Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters is also an inspirational solo acoustic performer and (as a two times cancer survivor), founder of what is now regarded as the world's leading rock and roll cancer charity Love Hope Strength Foundation. Achieving over fifteen Top 40 UK singles and over five million album sales, Mike Peters' musical journey has seen him sing with some of history's greatest performers such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bono. Mike is currently preparing for the release of a brand new Alarm album Direct Action and remains as passionate as ever about his music, Wales and charity Love Hope Strength.« back to top» « close panel »

Mike McGoldrick combines peerless technique with a musically rich sense of dynamics and texture. These sensibilities – equally apparent in his performances, compositions, and arrangements – add depth and power to whatever project he contributes to.« back to top» « close panel »

Chris Wood’s style of English folk appeals to a wide and varied audience. He has converted many an anti-folk fan with his blend of traditional and modern songwriting. Often compared to Richard Thompson, his music explores the history of the English-speaking world alongside tales of modern life. Soulful and technically brilliant melodeon player Andy Cutting, whose songwriting skills have seen many of his tunes considered as contemporary classics. Playing mainly traditional folk, he has stunned audiences up and down the country with his outstanding musicianship and considered interpretations.« back to top» « close panel »

Actor and script-writing for hit TV comedies such as 'The Comic Strip presents' and 'Stuff'. Now a highly regarded and unique writer across a range of topics and styles from the comic to the disturbing.« back to top» « close panel »

Erik Mongrain has become an International internet phenomenon with his amazing guitar tapping. His internet videos on have now been seen by more than 3 million people around the world! There are special blogs, forums, web pages, and videos all talking about Erik’s incredible guitar playing.It's a truly amazing guitar technique which Erik uses (lap tapping) which is gaining him world-wide fame, having TV crews visit him from as far and wide as Japan.« back to top» « close panel »

One of the great storytellers Ralph McTell is known for his virtuoso guitar style. He is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter with a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and in 1974 the release of Streets of London earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.« back to top» « close panel »

Less tribute and more homage to jazz-influenced best sellers Steely Dan, Nearly Dan is saviour to the legions of Dan fans. The band's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes, a testament to hours of rehearsal and a great deal of talent. They return to the Met following a sell out show last year.« back to top» « close panel »

One of the country's top reggae and dub acts, founded in 1993 by Greg Roberts and Tim Bran. Their debut album 360° set the stage for the follow up, Second Light, to be cited as a favourite of John Peel's and saw them play at Glastonbury just one year after their formation. Continuing to record and release new music, Dreadzone for many years hosted Dubweiser at Notting Hill Arts Club, and subsequently released Once Upon A Time in 2005. Their continued popularity remains a testament to their presence in British music.« back to top» « close panel »

In wartime England four children are evacuated to an old house where they find a magic wardrobe. Inside they find the enchanting land of Narnia; a Kingdom where it's always winter but never Christmas; a Kingdom on the verge of an epic conflict between an evil Snow Queen and a courageous lion. Are you brave enough to go inside and share the children's adventures? Have you the courage to stand shoulder to shoulder with Aslan, the great lion, and fight the Snow Queen? Narnia is waiting; it needs your help... CS Lewis' classic tale for children (and adults!) comes alive on stage with wondrous characters and special theatrical tricks to help re-tell this extraordinary story that will draw you in from the moment you sit in your seat. Morning & Matinee shows available throughout the run, for full listings of times of shows see our December calendar page.« back to top» « close panel »